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MACE Medication Aide

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Which of the following statement(s) about A1c is/are untrue?

Measurement of A1c correlates approximately with the lifespan of a red blood cell, about 6-8 months.
Normal A1c should be at 4-6%.
A1c gives an approximation of glucose control in a patient corresponding to the previous 3-4 months.
A1c will also be raised in chronic renal failure.

Explanation

Answer: A - A1c does correlate with the lifespan of a red blood cell (rbc), but the lifespan of an rbc is on the order of 3-4 months (90-120 days) and NOT 6-8 months. The other statements are true.

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